Meet Michele Traver Iannello
With over thirty years of experience in the college admission process, I bring passion, expertise, and dedication to helping students and families navigate the journey to college.
Throughout my career, I have worked in several districts in both Connecticut and New York with high name recognition, as well as in the private independent boarding school sector. This diverse background gives me a comprehensive understanding of the college admission process - from what students need on their transcripts at the start of high school through the final decision-making process.
My passion, along with my extensive knowledge of the process, makes me the perfect fit to support both students and families from beginning to end. I understand that every student has unique strengths, interests, and goals, and I'm committed to helping each student find their ideal college match.
How I Can Help
- Early Planning: Guidance starting as early as middle school with courses that will support prerequisite classes at the high school level
- Highly Selective Admissions: Proven ability to help students gain admission to highly selective colleges
- Students with Learning Differences: Strong background supporting students with specific learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD in finding the best fit colleges with appropriate academic support programs and executive function coaching
- Personalized College Lists: Resources and expertise to build the best list of colleges based on grade point average, major interests, and individual needs
- Application Guidance: Structured support throughout the entire application process, from beginning to end
- Complete Process Understanding: Deep knowledge of what students need from transcript planning through final college decisions
Education
- Sixth-Year Degree in SEAL (Social, Emotional & Academic Learning) for Social Justice Leadership, Sacred Heart University
- Connecticut Intermediate Administration and Supervision, Sacred Heart University
- Master of Science in Education, The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The University at Albany
My Approach
I believe in:
- Personalization: Every student receives a customized counseling plan
- Authenticity: Helping students tell their genuine story, not what they think admissions wants to hear
- Partnership: Collaborating closely with students and families throughout the process
- Integrity: Ethical guidance that prioritizes the student's best interests